WMG Professor appointed to Science and Technology Advisory Council
Thursday 10 July 2025
WMG Professor appointed to Science and Technology Advisory Council
WMG’s Professor David Greenwood has been appointed as the independent co-chair of the Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC), to the Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroLink opens in a new window (DESNZ), alongside Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Paul Monks.Link opens in a new window
The role of the council, compromising 16 members selected through an open and competitive process, is to provide independent and academically sound scientific and technical advice to DESNZ and its Secretary of State through the Chief Scientific Advisor.
It will also offer independent viewpoints and cutting-edge research on topics from climate science, energy networks and engineering, to the latest technologies and artificial intelligence.
Their expert advice will allow ministers to access the most up-to-date and well-informed scientific evidence, improving decision-making and effectiveness of policy implementation.
Professor David GreenwoodLink opens in a new window, who is CEO of the WMG High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Director of Industrial Engagement, said: "I am honoured to support the delivery of robust science and technology advice to help shape future UK energy policy.
“The STAC has a wealth of knowledge across a broad range of disciplines, and I look forward to playing a part in informing sound energy policy for the UK."
Find out more about STAC here: Expert panel to put science and tech at the heart of clean power - GOV.UKLink opens in a new window
Find out more about WMG’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult here: High Value Manufacturing Catapult - WMGLink opens in a new window
